Plastic keytop removal

[Avery Todd]

Hi Lance,

   Someone from Yamaha once suggested that I try a heat gun. I used my
Ungar, being careful not to scorch the wood (OR your fingers) and found
that after a bit, the keytop begins to curl up and will peel right off.
   One advantage is that it doesn't take any wood with the keytop if it's
hot enough. Works great for isolated replacements but there might be a
better way, especially for a set.

Avery

>Please advise on the best way to remove plastic and celluloid natural
>keytops.  Damp towel and an iron does not work.  Thanks.
>Also, what is the best glue?  PVCA?  Where do I get your suggested glue?
>
>P.S.  How do I get to the search engine for the archives?  I got lost.
>Thanks.
>
>LANCE LAFARGUE, RPT
>LAFARGUE PIANO SERVICES
>New Orleans Chapter
>Mandeville, LA.
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